Could salt water be better than steroids for thumb arthritis?
NCT ID NCT06401317
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether a simple saline (salt water) injection works as well as a corticosteroid shot for thumb arthritis pain. Forty adults with thumb arthritis will receive either a steroid or saline injection, and neither they nor their doctor will know which. The goal is to see if saline, which is cheaper and has fewer side effects, can provide similar pain relief and improve hand function.
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal - Chirurgie plastique
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 0C1, Canada
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal - Physiatry
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2W 1T6, Canada
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